This time on the Social Block, we dive into the fascinating world of Bitcoin DeFi and Bitcoin-based stablecoins, exploring their potential and impact on the ecosystem. Joining us is Jakob Schillinger, Founder and CEO of Hermetica – the first Bitcoin-backed, yield-bearing synthetic dollar protocol on Runes and Stacks.

Episode #22: Bitcoin DeFi & Bitcoin-based Stablecoins

Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:

🎉 Bitcoin-based Stablecoins: The rationale behind creating a stablecoin that can live on the Bitcoin blockchain.

👀 A chat on why stablecoins are outpacing even Bitcoin adoption in growth.

📊 Bitcoin DeFi: The thriving DeFi economy on Bitcoin and stats around TVL in DeFi.

🌅 Why Jakob thinks we are exiting what he calls “the Bitcoin Dark Ages” and marking a new era for Bitcoin.

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• Episode #21: Post-Halving Play-by-Play

• Episode #20: DeFi Points Farming & Stuff

• Episode #19: Gaming Wars? Big Tech v. Web3

• Episode #18: The Halving and the Hype.

• Episode #17: Blockchain’s Backbone – Nodes & More

• Episode #16: Zero Knowledge & the Future of Trust

• Even more episodes can be found here. 

Wishing you a happy and insightful journey into the world of tech and blockchain.